Consultant IV - People & Change

About the position Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps organizations accelerate transformation and move forward faster. We work with clients to solve complex problems, clear hurdles, and bring transformation to life—building the momentum needed to make change stick with solutions that are right-sized, scalable, and built to last. Our teams bring a mix of strategic thinking and practical know-how across strategy, enterprise technology, and organizational effectiveness. We collaborate closely with clients, adapt quickly to their needs, and show up ready to do the work together. Our clients are typically large and mid-sized organizations in the retail, technology, public sector, and energy and utility industries. These are the spaces where we drive the most impact, but our experience spans many others. We have offices in Portland, San Francisco, and Denver, and work with clients across the country. Propeller may be the place for you if you're energized by solving hard problems, guiding leaders and teams through change, and making progress that sticks. You're curious, collaborative, and resilient—with the grit to keep moving forward, even when the path is ambiguous, and the answers aren’t clear. As a Consultant, you'll partner with clients to develop and implement impactful strategies that drive value across people, processes, and technology. You’ll work directly with clients to design solutions, create roadmaps, and deliver high-quality results, building deep relationships and positioning yourself as a trusted advisor. While this role primarily focuses on people and change, our consultants may also contribute to a diverse range of projects. We believe in harnessing your unique expertise to elevate every project, even if it diverges from your primary focus. With solid skills in project management, change management, and process improvement, you’ll transition between assignments, bringing fresh ideas and strategic thinking to each project.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transformative People Initiatives
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during organizational shifts, helping teams adapt and align with new goals and processes.
• Design effective organizational structures that enhance collaboration, drive efficiency, and support the company’s strategic vision and growth.
• Develop and implement talent strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, building a workforce aligned with current and future business needs.
• Deliver High Impact Projects
• Develop realistic, actionable strategies, including roadmaps, governance, and prioritization plans for smooth execution.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to define adoption strategies and rollout plans, ensuring change management approaches effectively support team and stakeholder buy-in.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within projects to increase efficiency, reduce redundancies, and enhance overall project outcomes.
• Produce polished, client-ready deliverables that influence decision-making at the director/project sponsor level.
• Build Stakeholder Relationships
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, establishing trust and credibility.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, proactively address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction through high-touch engagement.
• Contribute to client growth by identifying additional opportunities where Propeller can add value.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management, business analysis, change management, and/or management consulting experience
• Experience supporting teams through change by executing stakeholder engagement, training, and communications plans that align employees with new processes and priorities
• Enable organizational design efforts by analyzing current state structures, identifying inefficiencies, and helping implement changes that improved collaboration and operational alignment
• Career history that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and accountability
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience with waterfall and/or agile project management techniques in complex technology environments
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to travel based on client need (up to 25%)
• Ability to demonstrate a legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• Certified project management professional and/or relevant certifications/education
• Experience leading junior team members and small teams

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for a performance-based bonus, targeted between 4–8% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.
• Our compensation plan also includes a generous benefits package, which you can learn more about here.

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